Why Teens Can’t Get a Job

Brian Levine, co-owner of Tropical Smoothie Café, has had to make tough decisions that weren't even on
the table a few years ago -- for instance, having to decide between giving a teen his or her first job or
giving adults who are out of work a chance to support themselves and their families. And it’s no easy task.

"If you have two candidates for a job, and one has experience and will take $10 an hour, and the other is a
teen with no experience, who do you think would get the job?" Ward says. "When jobs aren't there for
anyone, it's that much harder."Read more: Why Teens Can’t Get a Job | Fox Business